February 8th, 1896

The Brisbane Courier reports on the first motor cycle to arrive in Australia
Hildebrand & Wolfmuller

February 8th 1985

Sir William Lyons dies. Born September 4th, 1901 in Blackpool, Lyons was a motorcycle enthusiast who in 1922, with William Walmsley, founded the Swallow Side Car Company. He later founded Jaguar.
Swallow Sidecars

February 8th, 1997

Motorcycle stuntrider Corey Scott dies in Miami, Florida.
Corey Scott

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